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Dance Movement Psychotherapy service offered by Yara Antoun MA RDMP, Registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist.

This page aims to raise awareness & advocate for Dance Movement Psychotherapy for mental health support & general wellbeing.

12/09/2025

Conversations with my body.

09/09/2025

Leaving a therapy session can feel different each time. Some days we step out lighter, clearer, or more connected. Other days we might feel unsettled, tired, or unsure.

Every response is valid; it’s all part of the process.

What matters most is having a therapist who helps ensure that, whatever you’re left with, you feel safe in your body as you return to your day.

It can also be meaningful to bring these end-of-session experiences back into therapy itself. Naming them opens the door to exploring what might be happening in those moments, and how you and your therapist can work together to create more safety when difficult feelings or unexpected states come up toward the end of a session.

In my own journey in therapy, I’ve walked out of sessions with very different feelings, sometimes lighter, other times heavier.

I found it helpful to have simple ways to ease the transition back into daily life, like taking a short walk before going home or pausing for a cup of tea.

I realized that these small steps became a way of showing myself that I’m here for me through it all, meeting myself with empathy and kindness, even on days when I didn’t feel so good about myself.

Therapy doesn’t end at the door; it continues in how we support ourselves afterward and in the ways we carry our experiences forward into daily life.

05/09/2025

Dancing in front of others invites a certain level of vulnerability because it makes us visible in ways that go beyond everyday movement.

Even when it happens spontaneously at gatherings or social moments without an explicit intention to convey a deep meaning, dancing still communicates parts of ourselves; our care, our joy, and our presence.

This form of expression, whether deliberate or casual, allows others to witness aspects of who we are beneath the surface.

Engaging our bodies in this way requires openness and a willingness to be seen, creating a subtle but meaningful connection that involves vulnerability and authenticity.

However, vulnerability is not easily accessible to everyone.

Many struggle with the fear of judgment or being misunderstood, and feeling safe enough to be seen can feel out of reach.

Building that foundation of safety gives us the strength to face discomfort. It opens the door to genuine connection, allowing us to share who we truly are without hiding.

When we feel safe, expression, vulnerability, and authenticity become possible.

24/08/2025

What feels normal or enjoyable to some can be hard or overwhelming for others.

The places we’ve been and the experiences we’ve had can leave a mark on the nervous system, teaching it to stay alert.
Sometimes this makes the body sense danger even when it’s not there.

While it can be easy to self-blame and see this as a weakness, it’s actually a sign of how strongly we’re wired for survival.

Relearning safety is a gradual process, one that means slowly guiding the body and nervous system toward new experiences of trust and security.

Just as we once learned that some situations could be dangerous, we can also learn that safety is possible, and trust that this change can grow over time.

20/08/2025

Many therapeutic insights are often easier said than done.
While these insights are important and valid, simply stating them can unintentionally feel dismissive or insensitive, as if overcoming these challenges is straightforward.

In therapy, we meet each person exactly where they are, sometimes in places of struggle, doubt, or self-rejection, and from there, we gently explore together.

It’s essential to acknowledge both the desire for change and the current experience, even when that experience feels uncomfortable or ‘not good enough.’ (that can be difficult too).

Both the readiness to grow and the reality of where one stands are equally valuable parts of the therapeutic journey.

Recognizing this duality allows space for authentic progress without pressure or judgment.

12/08/2025

Therapists hold a complex and multifaceted space within the therapeutic relationship, providing emotional containment, safety, and attuned presence.

They carry people’s often fragmented narratives, unspoken feelings, and vulnerabilities without judgment or haste, allowing these to unfold in their own time.

Holding in therapy involves balancing empathy with professional boundaries, being present with their whole selves without becoming enmeshed.

Because this work is deeply demanding and emotionally taxing, it is crucial that therapists actively maintain support systems of their own.

Through regular supervision, peer support, intentional self-care, and sometimes personal therapy, therapists process the emotional and embodied weight of their work.

Without this essential support, their capacity to hold space safely and effectively diminishes, potentially compromising the therapeutic process. Prioritizing their own well-being ensures therapists remain grounded, resilient, and fully present.

03/08/2025

Shame often moves quietly, shaping how we show up without ever naming itself.

At its core, shame carries the sense that we’ve done something wrong, or that something is wrong with us, and that to be accepted, we must hide or fix it.

It teaches us to anticipate judgment before it happens, to adjust, to shrink, to perform.

It convinces us that visibility is risk, that authenticity is unsafe, and that comfort must come second to being perceived the ‘right’ way.

These responses are rarely conscious, they’re embodied, practiced, and reinforced over time.

Recognizing these moments isn’t to blame ourselves, but to meet ourselves with curiosity and care, and gently asking: What do I need to feel safe as I navigate this moment?

30/07/2025

In a culture that pushes us to fix, control, or hide discomfort, learning to listen deeply to our bodies can feel revolutionary.

This practice invites us to slow down and witness what’s truly happening inside, without judgment or rush.

Over time, this becomes a source of clarity and strength, reminding us that we don’t have to be perfect or ‘fixed’ to be whole.

Instead, wholeness grows from the simple, often messy act of being present with ourselves exactly as we are.

27/07/2025

Expression and communication aren’t just about the words we say, they’re also in what we don’t say.

When we expect everyone to speak the same language, to express themselves through words alone, we overlook the diverse ways people show who they are and what they feel.

This can leave many feeling unheard, misunderstood or disconnected simply because their way of expressing doesn’t fit the usual mold.

Listening then means opening ourselves to more than just speech. The body tells stories that words sometimes cannot reach.

This is how we begin to understand the fuller, richer experience of the people around us.

22/07/2025

To sit with a feeling means to allow it to be there, with acceptance, curiosity and empathy.

It’s meeting ourselves exactly where we are without rushing to fix, understand, or judge what arises.

Sitting with a feeling invites us to gently ask: what is it that I’m feeling? We notice the sensations in our body, even when we can’t name the emotion or make sense of it.

It’s not about ‘forcing ourselves to suffer’, but about staying present while also recognizing our agency, we can feel something difficult and still ask ourselves what we need in response. We can support ourselves through it.

This process can feel unfamiliar or overwhelming, especially if we’ve been disconnected from our body.

That’s why building embodied safety and trust is key and this happens over time: slowly experiencing that whatever arises we can handle it.

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